What is the closest drug to Vyvanse?

Concerta and Vyvanse are two drugs that are effective in treating ADHD in children and adults. These two drugs belong to the same family of stimulants and share many side effects.
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Is there a substitute for Vyvanse?

While Vyvanse doesn't have a generic, there are other medications to speak with your healthcare provider about. Other similar stimulants, like Concerta and Adderall, have cheap generic alternatives.
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What works better than Vyvanse?

Adderall has been around longer than Vyvanse. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Adderall in 1996 and approved Adderall XR, a longer-acting, once-daily formulation of the same chemical compounds in 2002.
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Is Ritalin and Vyvanse the same?

Vyvanse contains the drug lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, while Ritalin contains the drug methylphenidate. Both Vyvanse and Ritalin are used to treat ADHD symptoms such as poor focus, reduced impulse control, and hyperactivity. However, they're also prescribed to treat other conditions.
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What is better Concerta or Vyvanse?

At the end of the study, patients who took Vyvanse had a slightly larger reduction in the score (25.4 point reduction) compared to patients who took Concerta (22.1 point reduction) or placebo (17 point reduction). In this study, Vyvanse was found to be “statistically superior” to Concerta.
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Is Strattera or Vyvanse better?

Both medications are effective in improving the symptoms of ADHD. Stimulants like Vyvanse are the most common drug for treating ADHD. However, nonstimulant medications such as Strattera may be a better option for some people, especially those who are not able to tolerate stimulants.
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What's the strongest ADHD medication?

It's called Adhansia XR and its active ingredient is methylphenidate, which has been used to treat ADHD for more than 50 years.
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What is the equivalent of Adderall to Vyvanse?

A 30 mg dose of Vyvanse is equal to 8.85 mg of d-amphetamine or 11.8 mg of Adderall.
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Is Adderall or Vyvanse stronger?

The effect of Vyvanse can last longer than that of Adderall XR. Vyvanse provides a maximum of 12 hours of symptom control. Adderall XR only lasts about 10 hours, and some people may require additional short-acting amphetamines.
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What is the best ADHD medication for adults?

In terms of non-stimulant medications, ADHD specialists recommend using atomoxetine as a first-choice medication for children and adults, followed by guanfacine or clonidine for children, and bupropion or nortriptyline for adults.
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Does Vyvanse make you age faster?

Research Shows that Amphetamines Accelerate the Aging Process. Amphetamines are a class of stimulants which include illicit substances like methamphetamines and cocaine as well as prescription drugs like Adderall and Vyvanse.
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Which stimulant is best for ADHD?

Stimulants are the best and most common type of medication used to treat ADHD. There are only two stimulant medications, methylphenidate (the active ingredient in Ritalin, Concerta and other formulations) and amphetamine (the active ingredient in Adderall, Vyvanse and other formulations).
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How much is a 30 day supply of Vyvanse?

A single 30-day supply of 70 mg capsules (the highest dose) costs $460.55 or about $15 per pill. Vyvanse is a long-term treatment, so uninsured patients can expect to spend $5,500 or more over the course of a year.
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Does Vyvanse change your personality?

Vyvanse can sometimes have a temporary effect on personality, causing changes in a person's thoughts or behavior. For instance, Vyvanse can sometimes cause irritability, anger, or mood changes, particularly in children.
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Does Vyvanse help with anxiety?

So if medication works to reduce symptoms, it may reduce anxiety. But Vyvanse is not an anxiety medication. And stimulant medications can sometimes increase anxiety in a small percentage of kids who take them.
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Is 40mg of Vyvanse a lot?

While Vyvanse offers dosing options from 10 mg to 70 mg, the recommended starting dose is 30 mg. Your doctor may periodically increase or decrease your dosage to help control ADHD symptoms and manage side effects. The maximum daily dose of Vyvanse is 70 mg.
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Is Vyvanse highly addictive?

For example, misuse of central nervous system stimulants such as Vyvanse can hasten the development of tolerance, physiological dependence, and addiction. Some degree of tolerance and dependence may develop even in people who take the drug as prescribed.
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Can I take 2 30mg Vyvanse a day?

The recommended maximum dose of Vyvanse for adults is 70 mg. Taking more than 70 mg of Vyvanse can cause serious side effects. You should not take more Vyvanse than your doctor prescribes.
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What is the new drug for ADHD?

The US Food and Drug Administration approved two new medications for ADHD in the spring of 2021: Azstarys, a stimulant medication, and Qelbree, a nonstimulant. Both can be prescribed for children age six and older.
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What are the top 5 ADHD medications?

The most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD include:
  • Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)
  • Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
  • Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)
  • Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
  • Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)
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Is Wellbutrin a stimulant?

Wellbutrin is a non-stimulant—it is an antidepressant.
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Which is better Vyvanse or focalin?

Focalin has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 121 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. Vyvanse has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 868 ratings on Drugs.com.
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Does Strattera feel like a stimulant?

Does Strattera feel like a stimulant? Strattera is not a stimulant (like Adderall). However, Strattera does have some of the same potential side effects as Adderall and other stimulants, like a faster heartbeat or increased blood pressure.
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Is Dexedrine the same as Vyvanse?

Vyvanse is lisdexamfetamine, which is dextroamphetamine (the molecular name of Dexedrine), bound to a lysine molecule. It remains inactive until hydrolyzing enzymes cleave off the lysine and convert it to the active dextroamphetamine.
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Is there a generic version of Vyvanse?

Is there a generic of Vyvanse? Vyvanse is a trademark brand name for the stimulant, lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. A generic version of lisdexamfetamine will likely not be available until June 2023. This is the earliest possible release date according to patent expiration data.
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